Strategic Growth Council August 20 th 2018| California Air Resources Board
About the Strategic Growth Council Our Vision We advance California ’ s collaborative efforts to shape how and where we grow, working to achieve equitable and resilient communities and landscapes for all Californians Our Mission The Strategic Growth Council (SGC) coordinates the activities of State agencies and partners with stakeholders to promote sustainability, economic prosperity, and quality of life for all Californians
Strategic Growth Council Programs • Transformative Climate Communities • Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities • Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation • Climate Change Research • Health in All Policies • Technical Assistance • Proposition 84 Programs
2016 GHG Emissions by Sector
Why do we drive so much? Lack of location efficient housing Lack of quality low-carbon transportation options
AHSC Program Vision • Funds infill projects that reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) through sustainable land use, housing, and transportation practices • Increasing accessibility of housing , employment centers and key destinations through low- carbon transportation options such as walking, biking and transit.
AHSC Program Accomplishments • 79 Projects totaling over $697 Million of investments funded across state 1.6 Million Metric Approximately Over 6,200 Tons of CO2e 11,600 Less Cars Affordable Units
Eligible Project Types TOD ICP RIPA Transit Oriented Development Integrated Connectivity Project Rural Innovation Project Area High Quality Transit Qualifying Transit Qualifying Transit Required: Required: Required: Sustainable Transportation Affordable Housing Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Infrastructure Required: At least one additional Required: At least one additional Required: At least one additional components from the following: components from the following: components from the following: Sustainable Transportation Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Transportation Related Amenities Transportation Related Amenities Infrastructure Transportation Related Amenities Programs Programs Programs Required Minimum Density: 30 Required Minimum Density: 20 Required Minimum Density: 15 units/acre units/acre units/acre
Eligible AHSC Programs and Projects Eligible Capital Projects Eligible Programs (3 Year Grants) 1. Affordable Housing Development (loan) 1. Active Transportation Programs Housing Construction 2. Transit Ridership Programs 2. Housing-Related Infrastructure (grant) Required as Condition of Approval 3. Criteria Air Pollutant Programs 3. Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (grant) Transit, Bike Lanes, Sidewalks 4. Transportation-Related Amenities (grant) Bike Parking, Repair Kiosks, Urban Greening, Bus Shelters
TCC Program Placed based initiative for coordinated, integrated, community driven projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California ’ s most disadvantaged communities.
Multiple Projects funded under TCC Strategies Equitable Housing and Neighborhood Development Transit Access and Mobility Decarbonized Energy and Energy Efficiency Water Efficiency Materials Management Urban Greening and Green Infrastructure Land Conservation and Restoration Health and Well-Being
TCC Round I Awards 108,900 MT CO2e
TCC Program Accomplishments
Sahanaz Mirzazad Transformative Climate Communities Program Manager Saharnaz.Mirzazad@sgc.ca.gov 916.322.3932
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